Fausto Coppi - 1949 - Newspapers
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A lot of five original Italian sports newspapers published between 1949 and 1953, dedicated to Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali, with central folds and minor ageing, originals not reprints.
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Lot composed of 5 original Italian sports newspapers published between 1949 and 1953, dedicated to the great protagonists of post-war cycling, in particular Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali.
They are historical front pages that recount some of the most iconic feats in world cycling, among the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and the World Championship.
The lot includes:
• Tuttosport – 31 August 1953
“Fausto Coppi world champion” – title dedicated to Coppi’s victory at the World Championship in Lugano.
• La Gazzetta dello Sport – 19 July 1949
“Bartali and Coppi dominant on the Alps” – historic Alpine stage of the Tour de France 1949.
• Tuttosport – 26 June 1951
“Fausto Coppi is back!” – report of the victory in the Giro’s time trial.
• Tuttosport – 16 July 1949
article on the Nîmes–Marseille stage of the Tour de France.
• Tuttosport Carlin Edition – 20 July 1949
“Coppi and Bartali again!” – historic finish with the two champions as protagonists.
These newspapers represent original documents of the era and direct testimonials of the great Coppi-Bartali rivalry that marked the history of cycling.
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Conditions
Conditions generally good considering age (over 70 years):
• original central folds of print
• slight patina of time on the paper
• small signs of edge wear
The conditions are clearly visible in the photographs.
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Additional information
• Original newspapers from the period (not reprints)
• Excellent for collectors of cycling, vintage sports and memorabilia
• Perfect also for historical archives or display
Lot composed of 5 original Italian sports newspapers published between 1949 and 1953, dedicated to the great protagonists of post-war cycling, in particular Fausto Coppi and Gino Bartali.
They are historical front pages that recount some of the most iconic feats in world cycling, among the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and the World Championship.
The lot includes:
• Tuttosport – 31 August 1953
“Fausto Coppi world champion” – title dedicated to Coppi’s victory at the World Championship in Lugano.
• La Gazzetta dello Sport – 19 July 1949
“Bartali and Coppi dominant on the Alps” – historic Alpine stage of the Tour de France 1949.
• Tuttosport – 26 June 1951
“Fausto Coppi is back!” – report of the victory in the Giro’s time trial.
• Tuttosport – 16 July 1949
article on the Nîmes–Marseille stage of the Tour de France.
• Tuttosport Carlin Edition – 20 July 1949
“Coppi and Bartali again!” – historic finish with the two champions as protagonists.
These newspapers represent original documents of the era and direct testimonials of the great Coppi-Bartali rivalry that marked the history of cycling.
⸻
Conditions
Conditions generally good considering age (over 70 years):
• original central folds of print
• slight patina of time on the paper
• small signs of edge wear
The conditions are clearly visible in the photographs.
⸻
Additional information
• Original newspapers from the period (not reprints)
• Excellent for collectors of cycling, vintage sports and memorabilia
• Perfect also for historical archives or display
Details
Nr of items
5
Sport
Cycling
Sports memorabilia type
Newspapers
Year
1949
Athlete
Fausto Coppi
Condition
Near mint
Original/ Replica
Original
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